If We Give You 3 Animals, Can You Tell Us What They Have in Common?

By: Olivia Cantor
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If We Give You 3 Animals, Can You Tell Us What They Have in Common?
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About This Quiz

Only certified true-blue animal lovers could ace this test! Are you one of them? Then test yourself: We'll list down three animals, and find out what's common with them all. We'll throw in some pop culture fun in there for more adventure! Sounds simple enough? Then take the quiz and have fun guessing, experts!
A dog, a cat, and a hamster: What do they have in common, domestically speaking?
they all have short life spans
they can all be eaten
they can all be pets
A dog, cat or a hamster could serve as pets for humans. That means taking care of them, and loving them well.
they all like taking a bath
A bird, a fish, and a turtle: What do they have in common, birthday-wise?
they all hatched from eggs
A bird hatched from an egg. And so do (most) fish and turtles, even if they're all of varying species.
they all swim
they all taste delicious
they are all domesticated
An anthropomorphized mouse, a duck, and a dog: What do they have in common?
they feed on criters
they will soon become extinct
they became animated Disney characters
Anthropomorphized means animatedly, they have human-like qualities. And an anthropomorphized mouse, duck, and dog are none other than Mickey, Donald, and Goofy -- thanks to Walt Disney!
they die easily

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Adelie, Emperor, and Humboldt: What do they have in common, species-wise?
they get turned into soup
they are sold illegally
they live in America
they're all penguin species
Adelie, Emperor, and Humboldt are three types of penguins. Adelie can be found in the Antarctic while Humboldt are found in more tropical climates. By their very name, Emperors are known as the largest penguin species of all.
Great horned, Snowy, and Barn: What do they have in common, aside from big eyes?
they are types of snakes
they are types of owls
Great horned, Snowy, and Barn are types of owls. Another thing they have in common is that they're all found in New Hampshire.
they are types of pet owners
they are bear food
A goldfish, a seahorse, and an octopus: What containment situation do they have in common?
they eat frogs
they all jump around
they can be kept in home aquariums
Goldfish are common home aquarium pets. But lately, even a small octopus and a seahorse can be considered aquarium pets.
they live in fresh water only

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A toco toucan, American white pelican, and a flamingo: What do they all have in common?
they can also swim
they're amphibians
they have gorgeous beaks
Birds with gorgeous beaks are aplenty in mother nature's garden. The toco toucan, American white pelican, and flamingo are but three of them.
they are endangered species
A shrimp, a crab, and a mussel: What do they all have in common, in a foodie sense?
they can give you allergic reactions when eaten
Some people can develop deadly allergic reactions to shellfish. Common examples of such creatures they avoid are shrimp, crabs, and mussels.
they're all recommended eating in the Holy Bible
they're the oldest animals in the world
they can be traded for gold
An orangutan, a tiger, and a poison frog: What do they all have in common?
they can swim
they all live in trees
they're all colored orange
Many of mother nature's creatures are colored orange. Can you imagine a tiger, an orangutan, and a poison frog sharing other characteristics? Thought not!
they have pouches

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A turkey, a duck, and a chicken: What yummy thing do they all have in common?
they can be trained to talk
they can all be stuffed inside one another
Yes, the turducken is a thing! That's a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken -- all ready to be eaten.
they can all sing
they can fly
Tuna, salmon, and eel: What do they all have in common, cuisine-wise?
they can't be eaten by humans
they can't be served together in one plate
they can be eaten in sushi form
Certified sushi and sashimi lovers know that tuna, salmon, and eel are staples of this type of Japanese cuisine. They usually come in a roll with rice, or "tied up" with seaweed and rice. Itadakimasu!
they are hard to catch
A mockingbird, a cuckoo, a seagull. What literary thing do they all have in common?
they're pets of author George R. R. Martin
they're part of bestseller book titles
The common thing about these three interesting creatures is that they're part of book titles of great literary works. There's Harper Lee's famous novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, Ken Kesey's book, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and the inspirational tome, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach.
they're characters in George Orwell's novel, Animal Farm
they're Disney characters made for TV

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A koala, a Tasmanian devil, and a kangaroo. What d'ya reckon they have in common, mate?
animals found only in the Atlantic Ocean
animals found only in America
animals found only in Australia
Cute and popular animals like the koala, the Tasmanian devil, and, of course, the kangaroo, are animals that are native to Australia. But did you know that Australians also eat kangaroo meat? Must be jumpy!
animals found only in Antarctica
A Bengal tiger, Asiatic lion, and Nilgiri tahr. What do they all have in common, location-wise?
rare animals in India
Based on their names alone, that's a clue that these species are all found in the Asian subcontinent of India. The Bengal tiger is considered India's national animal, while a Nilgiri tahr is a rare species of mammals with hoofs. The Asian lion is also called the "Indian lion" because many are found there, especially In Gujarat.
they're all extinct
they're eaten in China
they all live underwater
A (crazy) coyote, a (fast) roadrunner, and a (wily crazy) bunny. What do they all have in common, pop culture-wise?
they're Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies characters
Adults today were happy kids growing up watching the Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies cartoons. Some of the memorable characters there are Wile. E. Coyote, the Road Runner, and, of course, Bugs Bunny.
they're Disney characters
they're famous brand logos
they're a popular children's books series

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An ostrich, a giraffe, and a wildebeest. What do they have in common, continent-wise?
they're mostly found in Africa
Interesting animals could be found in the very eclectic continent of Africa. You can go on an African safari and spot an ostrich, a giraffe, and a wildebeest there, from where they originated.
they're mostly found in Europe
they're mostly found in North America
they're mostly found in South America
A horse, a crocodile, and a moose. What do they have in common, merchandise-wise?
they are popular with hunters
they're American animals
they're animal logos of clothing brands
You can actually find a horse, a crocodile, and a moose in famous clothing brand logos. That's Ralph Lauren's polo horse, Lacoste's crocodile, and the Abercrombie and Fitch's moose.
they can be used in sports
An anaconda, a python, and a cobra. What slinky slide-y thing do they have in common?
they all live in mud
they all produce slimet
they're kinds of snakes
An anaconda, a python, and a cobra are different types of snakes. They vary in size and the poison they have in their systems.
they have lots of saliva in their mouths

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A jaguar, a mustang, and a beetle. What do they all have in common, vehicle-wise?
they're names of cars
Car enthusiasts know that a jaguar, a mustang, and a beetle are more than creatures from the animal kingdom. That's because they're also terms used to refer to cars, or as kinds/brands of cars: the Jaguar, the Ford Mustang, and the Volkswagen Beetle.
they are video game characters
they're tamed animals
they are YouTube channel names
A German shepherd, a Labrador retriever, and a Yorkshire terrier all have this one thing in common. What is it?
they're dog breeds
A German shepherd, a Labrador retriever, and a Yorkshire terrier are all dogs. These are some of the most popular dog breeds in America.
they're types of dolphins
they're types of bears
they're eagle breeds
The giant tortoise, the blue-footed booby, and Darwin’s finches are all creatures that can be found in one specific place on earth. Which island is this?
Borneo Island
Ellis Island
Devil's Island
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands is where Charles Darwin discovered many species and documented them for study. The giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby are but two samples of many species, plus, of course, the finches named after the legendary biologist.

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Dolphins, cardinals, and seahawks. What do these animals have in common?
they're all bred in Asia
they're found in Ocean Park Adventure
they're part of NFL team names
American football enthusiasts know dolphins, cardinals, and sea hawks are also collectively included as names of NFL teams. There's the Miami Dolphins, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Seattle Seahawks. Fun, huh!
they're sold illegally on the black market
A Cornish Rex, a Siamese, and a Maine Coon. What do these furry creatures have in common?
they're creatures from Thailand
they're types of insects
they're cat breeds
A Cornish Rex, a Siamese, and a Maine Coon are all cat breeds. There are so many more, actually.
they can be trained to talk
Bulls, raptors, and bucks. What do these animals have in common?
they are all cold-blood
they are at the top of their respective food sub-chains
they all have fangs
they're part of NBA team names
NBA fans know bulls, raptors, and bucks are more than animals -- they're also part of NBA team names. That's the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors, and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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A yak, an elephant, and a rhinoceros. What do they have in common, dietary-wise?
they're herbivores
Yes, even some animals are vegetarians. They are called herbivores. The yak, the elephant, and the rhinoceros are only three examples of many herbivores.
they're carnivores
they only drink water
they eat humans
Even an ant, a frog, and a spider have something heroic in common. What is this commonality, comics-wise?
they're pen names of comics authors
they're graphic novel titles
they're film heroes
they're Marvel superheroes
An ant, a frog, and a spider could become heroes, specifically Marvel superheroes. That's Ant-Man, Frog-Man, and, of course, Spiderman to you.
What do frogs, toads, and salamanders have in common?
cold-blooded amphibians
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of amphibians. An amphibian is a cold-blooded type of creature.
found in tropical countries
they live underwater
they burrow underground

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Even a bat, a cat, and a hawk can band together and fight bad guys, sort of. What do these animals have in common?
they're poetry titles
they're DC Comics heroes
A bat, a cat, and a hawk can harmoniously live together -- and fight crime -- in the DC Comics universe, at least. So that's Batman, Catwoman, and Hawkman.
they're pets of Tony Stark
they are delicacies in China
A rat, a squirrel, and a porcupine. What do these mammals have in common?
they are kinds of wild pets
they are kinds of sea creatures
they are kinds of poisonous mammals
they are kinds of rodents
A rodent is a mammal that likes to chew or gnaw. A rat, a squirrel, and a porcupine are the common types of rodents, aside from the common mouse.
A phoenix, a hydra, and a unicorn. What do these creatures have in common?
they can't be killed easily
they can all fly
they're mythical creatures
Many mythologies of the world also create specific creatures that are mythical, meaning they're not real. So the phoenix bird, the four-headed hydra serpent, and the pretty horse-like figure unicorn are not real. Sorry to burst your bubble!
they're hard to hunt

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A grizzly, a polar, an Asian black. What do these three huge animals have in common?
they're kinds of bears
There are different types of bears. The most popular ones are the grizzly bear, the polar bear, and the Asian black bear. But there are many more!
they're kinds of horses
they're all royal animals
they're all found in Asia
A black widow spider, a panther, and a hawk can actually band together and, well, fight together. What do they have in common, according to the Marvel Comics universe?
they're the animal spirits of Marvel heroes
they're part of the Avengers
Some of the members of Marvels', The Avengers, are inspired from animals and their corresponding characteristics. There's the courageous femme fatale Black Widow, the sharpshooting Hawkeye, and the stealthy Black Panther.
they're part of the Justice League
they're immortals
There's the bald type, the crown type, and the golden type. What kind of flying creatures are these?
eagle species
There are many types of eagle species all over the world. Some of the most recognizable are the bald eagle, the crown eagle, and the golden eagle.
parrot species
lovebird species
chicken species

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The Andean Condor, the piranha, and the llama are very cool animals that have one geographical thing in common. What is that?
they're all found in South America
South America has a very diverse ecosystem that's home to many animals not usually found anywhere else. That includes the majestic bird Andean Condor, the dangerous fish piranha, and the reliable domestic animal called llama.
they are all desert animals
they all live atop of trees
they are all found in Antarctica
A wolverine, a saber-toothed cat, and a sly kitty all have one thing in common, comics-wise. What do you think that is?
they're part of the X-Men
Yes, a wolverine is an animal, and so is a saber-toothed cat, and, of course, a cute kitty. But they're also the basis for characters of the X-Men universe: Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, and Sabretooth.
they're hard to draw
they can easily be colored
they are part of the Chipmunks
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